Iran

Walter Simmons (author)

Description

Iran is an ancient country that used to be called Persia. The Persians were one of the oldest civilizations on Earth, and Persian culture has a strong presence in Iranian culture today. In this book, explore Irans rain forests, national cuisine, and the traditions of a people that trace their roots back thousands of years. Blastoff! Series

Reading Level

Lexile

840L

Fountas Pinnell Guided Reading

T

ATOS

4.7

DRA

50

Categories

Genre

Cultural/Diversity
People & Places

Interest Age

Ages 6-8
Ages 9-12

Grade

3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade

Subject

Science

Language

English (US)

Fiction/Non-Fiction

Non-Fiction

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